It is, of course, possible Samsung will release this accessory in its homeland while it brings Bixby up to speed in other territories.

Also, it could be that a major Bixby update is on the way that’ll help unlock its potential in other languages.

Although it’s difficult to tell for sure, a translation of article appears to quote a Samsung spokesperson who confirms device is real but adds it isn’t completed yet.

It’s not too hard to imagine Samsung going down this route. Earlier this summer it was rumored the company was planning to launch a smart speaker to rival the Amazon Echo, Google Home and, eventually, Apple’s forthcoming HomePod speaker.

It is believed those plans have been shelved for now, presumably for the same reasons it wouldn’t be wise to release a device that relied heavily on Bixby at this time.

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